Senior Engineer, Chemical Manufacturing Technology

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.

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Johnson and Johnson is recruiting for an Engineer Manufacturing Technology within Global Engineering and Technology (GET) in Geel, Belgium.

Our Commercial API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) Plants at the Geel site, together with our Chemical Development Plants in Geel and Beerse are important in driving forward the development of new medicines. Our primary goal is to ensure the safe, efficient, and competitive delivery of lifesaving medications to patients at all times. In addition to scaling up Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) from lab scale to commercial production. The pilot plants and commercial plants also play a significant role in supplying medicines necessary for vital clinical studies before a product launch. To fulfill our mission, we consistently invest in ground breaking technologies, dedicated individuals, and strategic partnerships.

Our teams are working together in a dynamic environment where your contributions will be valued, and you’ll collaborate with hardworking colleagues who share a ‘can do’ mentality

Key Responsibilities

In this senior position, you will serve as the Domain Expert for key and emerging technologies in chemical manufacturing. Your expertise will guide the introduction of new technology platforms, ensuring successful scale-up from lab to commercial production. You will lead critical project initiatives that directly impact New Product Introductions (NPIs) and collaborate with various departments including Operations, Manufacturing Science, Quality, and Clinical Development.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Serve as a subject matter expert in both established and emerging technologies for chemical development and API commercial production
• Lead the introduction, evaluation and implementation of innovative technology platforms across development and production processes
• Lead and execute project intakes, business case analysis, project scoping and assessment of alternatives to drive project approvals.
• Oversee or lead the execution and completion of all project-related activities, including leading internal project teams and third-party contractors.
• Act as domain expert during stage gate reviews of capital projects (eg Basic, detailed design reviews, commissioning and qualification testing strategies) to enhance project outcomes
• Design and select engineering solutions for sophisticated production and processing equipment for our chemical plants.
• Represent the engineering department in cross-functional New Product Introduction teams, facilitating smooth integration of new technologies in the production plants
• Keep pace with advancements in chemical process technologies and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, supply chain, and capital project execution within the pharmaceutical or regulated industries.
• Proven ability to balance multiple priorities, uphold confidentiality, and navigate high-profile, complex environments with integrity.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem solving skills, with a proven track record of translating business needs into effective engineering solutions.
• Exceptional communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across departments.
• Fluent in English, with proficiency in Dutch (or willingness to learn).
• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards relevant to the pharmaceutical and fine chemical sectors.
  

What you can expect from us:

Employees are vital to our organization. You will be part of an enthusiastic team in an innovative environment that values personal and professional development. In this role, you will have the potential to transform both our business and your career. We encourage you to think big and go after your goals. Through on the job training, e-learning, various projects and programs, we ensure personal growth by focusing on your talents and empower you to take control over your career and where it leads you.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Recruitment process anticipated timelines:
04NOV - 15NOV: Application window
04NOV - 19NOV: Review and prescreen applicants
20NOV 14:00 - 17:00 / 24NOV 14:00 - 16:30 / 26NOV 10:00 - 12:00: Interview with business stakeholders

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In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.

About Us

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

Our Credo calls on us to respect the dignity of every individual and create an environment for all people to thrive. Throughout the recruitment process - from application through hiring - we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments for qualified candidates with disabilities. If you need support at any stage of the recruitment process, please complete our candidate accommodation request form so we can assist you.